1. The Three Queens

Fireworks display over the Queen Mary 2,berthed at Liverpool's Cruise Liner Terminal,as part of the city's Three Queens celebrations. (Photo: Andy Teebay)

This list is in no particular order, but let's start with a big one. Cunard's magnificent liners - the Queen Elizabeth, Queen Victoria and Queen Mary 2 - visited Liverpool for the company's 175th anniversary. More than a million people turned out for three days of spectacular events over the late May bank holiday, with the whole thing said to have been worth £33m to Merseyside's economy.

2. People uniting in the fight to keep the Roscoe Head in business

Campaigners from Liverpool CAMRA and others held a rally to save the Roscoe Head. Photo by James Maloney

Fears for the future of one of Liverpool's best-loved, and most famous, pubs were raised after the building was sold to a property development firm.

The Roscoe Head, the only pub in the city to be listed in the CAMRA Good Beer Guide for 43 years in a row, was listed as an Asset of Community Value after a battle by regulars, beer campaigners and councillors. A rally in November showed the strength of community feeling behind the fight for the pub's future.

3. The amazing send-offs given to PC Dave Phillips and Howard Kendall

The cortege leaves the cathedral after Howard Kendall's funeral

Liverpool staged two funerals in the space of a few days, as we said farewell first to the legendary Everton manager Howard Kendall. Howard, who died aged 69, was laid to rest amid tributes from across the football world. Reds and Blues came together to pay tribute at his poignant and wholly fitting funeral service, which saw Goodison chairman Bill Kenwright speak movingly of the "midfield rock" who went on to carve his name in history as Blues boss.

The following week, hundreds of police officers walked through the city centre to mark the death of PC Dave Phillips. The 34-year-old fallen officer, described as a "true hero", died after being struck by a car in Wallasey in October.

Funeral of PC Dave Phillips at Liverpool Anglican Cathedral

4. Plans for new Chinatown development

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They're certainly ambitious, and impressive on paper - the £200m plan to "breathe new life" into Chinatown has won approval and is set to go ahead. All eyes will be on the scheme to see if it delivers.

5. Everton thrash Manchester United

McCarthy celebrates after opening the scoring against Manchester United at Goodison last term

The Blues outplayed, outthought, outran, outpassed, outscored, out-everythinged United as James McCarthy, John Stones and Kevin Mirallas delivered found the net in the 3-0 win. Unfortunately United were to take their revenge, with the scoreline reversed when the two sides met again at Goodison in October.

7. Liverpool FC's Main Stand truss goes into place

Rarely has a massive metal frame been quite this exciting. The 650-tonne roof truss, part of the Main Stand redevelopment set to boost Anfield's capacity, was put in place in late July. It now towers over the existing stadium, with work progressing daily on the massive scheme.

8. Rough Guides putting Liverpool on number three on its bucket list of places to visit

Photo by Gavin Trafford Ferry crossing the River Mersey with Liverpool's famous skyline lit by the evening sunshine

9. The family of Bobby Colleran, who are making roads safer for Liverpool children

Pupils Isla Greenway, seven, and Matthew Percy, seven, from Blackmoor Park Infants School proudly show off their new hi-vis jackets complete with the slogan 'Slow down for Bobby'

Bobby was killed while trying to cross Leyfield Road, West Derby in October 2014. His tragic death has sparked a campaign, led by his family, to try to prevent future tragedies. Car stickers bearing the message 'Slow Down for Bobby' can be seen across the city, and in October this year Bobby's family presented high-vis vests to youngsters at Blackmoor Park Infants, where Bobby went to school.

10. The great work done by St Bride’s Church

Vicar of St Bride's, Rev Guy Elsmore (Photo: Jason Roberts)

In April we revealed St Bride's Church on Percy Street, L8 was feeding more people now than in the days of the workhouse. While that reflects some hard truths about society and the situation many find themselves in, we were proud to celebrate the efforts of those including Rev Guy Elsmore, who said: "We try and be there for everybody, especially those most in need.”

11. The launch of Vauxhall’s Astra Sports Tourer guarantees the future of the Ellesmere Port plant for at least a decade

Ellesmere Port staff building the new Astra Sports Tourer at the Cheshire plant. Picture JAMES MALONEY

13. The opening of Exhibition Centre Liverpool, giving the city the chance to compete for Europe’s top large-scale exhibitions

Opening day of the new Exhibition Centre Liverpool on the waterfront. The atrium at the Exhibition Centre Liverpool.

September saw the £66m Exhibition Centre on the waterfront open - events which have taken place so far include a Christmas show and children's toy fair Toytopia, with lots more planned for 2016

14. People uniting to help keep the Casa in business

Campaign to Save the Casa on Hope street. Photo by Colin Lane

A Casa Solidarity Show was held in April - and it sold out. The Hope Street venue was hit by a funding crisis, but fundraising efforts have been going on throughout the year.

15. The kind-hearted Merseysiders who raised £7,000 for a mum of three with terminal cancer

Clare Callow, 38, from Tranmere, who is terminally ill, with her three daughters Ava, Lucy and Ellie

Clare Callow is a mum of three from Tranmere whose terminal cancer diagnosis inspired friends and well-wishers to donate to a trust fund for her children. After £7,000 was raised, Clare said: "It's just been so amazing the way everybody has helped."

16. The launch of Flybe's daily link to Amsterdam Schiphol

Mark Povall of LJLA presents Lotte Harbers from Schiphol with a Superlambanana as a gift from Liverpool

This move, in September, re-established a European hub operation for Liverpool John Lennon Airport, allowing passengers to connect with other worldwide routes.

17. Five Guys opening

(Photo: Surrey Advertiser)

Liverpool went mad for the burgers on offer at the former Rat and Parrot building in Queen Square. The store's opening was the chain's second-biggest ever.

18. City of Liverpool FC is launched

Peter Furmedge and Paul Manning, two of the key figures behind plans for the City of Liverpool FC

A community-owned football club, aimed at supporting grassroots football and championing the local community, was launched this year. This will be one to watch in 2016.

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20. The new Royal Hospital makes lots of progress

The multi-million new Royal Liverpool University Hospital

Work on the building, set to open in 2017, is continuing at a pace. It now dominates the skyline at one of the city's key gateways. A topping out ceremony, marking a major milestone in the project, was held in December.

21. Liverpool players singing the Kolo Toure song

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Few footballers are as universally popular as Kolo - and his teammates greeted the Ivorian defender's new contract in May in the most fitting way possible.

22. Plans for the new Lime Street

Revised plans for the regeneration of the East side of Lime Street

A bit of a divisive one, this. The initial plans for the street's redevelopment were dismissed by many. A second version received a warmer reception, but plenty of people remain unconvinced. In October Mayor Joe Anderson warned there was 'no plan B' after Save Britain's Heritage called for a judicial review in a bid to save the facade of the Futurist cinema.

23. The work of Liverpool FC postcard designer Dave Williams, which saw him nominated for a national award

25. The Red Arrows accompany the Vulcan on her last ever flight above Merseyside

It was the highlight of this year’s Southport Air Show - and what a sight it was.

26. RLPO’s 175th birthday celebrations

RLPO Chief Conductor Vasily Petrenko

Amid a continuing £13.8m refurbishment, the Liverpool Philharmonic Hall played host to the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra's spectacular 175th birthday celebrations. The date of the first ever concert was marked in March with performance of Beethoven's Ninth

27. New 'Sausage Bridge' opens

The new replacement Greystone Footbridge over the M62, formerly known as the sausage bridge.

30. Liverpool fans help Leicester supporter left stranded in the city

The Foxes fan had been to his side's 2-2 draw at Anfield in January but missed his last train home. After an appeal on the website he was inundated with offers of help, including money for a taxi and hotel room from user OfficePlum. All's well that ends well. And Liverpool shows its generosity once again.

31. The friends and family of student Liam Fletcher coming together to raise awareness of mental health issues

Friends and family of Liam Fletcher including Liam's mum Pauline (pictured centre) gathered in a walk through the city in his memory and to raise awareness of mental health issues. Photo by Colin Lane

The death of Belle Vale teenager Liam Fletcher led to his friends and family uniting to raise awareness of mental health issues. Among the events were a memorial walk held in the city to pay tribute to the popular Liverpool John Moores University student, 21, who took his own life.

32. The incredible reader response to the ECHO’s #TellAli campaign

#TellAli: ECHO editor Ali Machray with just some of the responses from readers (Photo: Colin Lane)

We asked what you thought of the ECHO - and you told us. You want us to celebrate more of the great things that go on in Liverpool, while ensuring we still cover the important news that matters to you.

33. Thornton bypass opens to the public

After 40 long years, the A5758 Broom's Cross Road was opened. The new road has transformed journey times to the north of Liverpool, and cost 20.4m.

34. The launch of the Aer Lingus link from Liverpool to Dublin

Aer Lingus staff celebrate as they land in Liverpool (Photo: @LPL_Airport)

Launched in October, the link allows passengers to clear US immigration in Dublin, knocking lots of time off arrival procedure in the US.

LJLA chief executive Andrew Cornish said: “Passengers from across the Liverpool City Region now have the opportunity to fly to Dublin and on to the US with all the convenience of departing from their local airport, safe in the knowledge that on arrival in the US, they will be able to avoid the often lengthy immigration queues that can add an hour or more to the total journey time.”

35. Beer festivals being held virtually every other day

St George’s Hall Beer Festival

From the Metropolitan Cathedral crypt to St George's Hall, barely a week went by this year without a festival celebrating the best in real ale and craft brews. We'll drink to a few more of these in 2016...

36. Saints score Super Eights victory over old enemy

Josh Jones celebrates his try against Wigan Warriors

There's nothing quite like winning a game in the dying minutes - unless that game is against your fiercest historical rivals.

Mattel is the world's largest toy company, and Dock bosses said the move would add "an exciting new dimension" to what's on offer there.

39. John Stones stays at Everton

John Stones of Everton celebrates victory (Photo: 2015 Getty Images)

Chelsea tried. Chelsea failed. Everton stood firm and the England centre-back remained a fixture in the Everton back line. He became even more important when captain Phil Jagielka succumbed to a long-term injury.

43. Former ECHO columnist, taxi driver Bernie Buxton, gets an MBE

He said: “I’m 70 now but I’m a young 70 and I’m going to keep going because I don’t believe in putting my feet up. I want to keep doing this for another 30 years.”

44. Kind-hearted builders save kittens in empty house

A mother cat and her kittens were discovered inside an empty Liverpool house just minutes before it was due to be demolished

A mother cat and her kittens were rescued from a house just minutes before it was due to be demolished. The building in Wavertree was undergoing its final check when the cat, Agnes, and her two kittens were found. They may be down to 24 lives between them after this close shave.

45. Everton Ladies finish season strongly

Everton's Jess King

The Blues finished third in their first season after relegation to WSL2. While it wasn't a vintage season there was plenty for fans to cheer - with a strong run of results late on suggesting brighter times ahead. A 7-1 win at London Bees was among the highlights.

46. Red Cross volunteers help save life of photographer at Prenton Park

British Red Cross volunteer Matt Jones, from Heswall, who helped save a man's life when he collapsed after a Tranmere Rovers match

Colin Stokes and Matt Jones came to the aid of a photographer who collapsed in front of them at Tranmere's clash with Eastleigh in October.

Colin said: "When you do do it, you just go into automatic mode – you know exactly what you need to do.”

47. Many Clouds wins the Grand National...

Many Clouds, ridden by Leighton Aspell, wins the 2015 Crabbie's Grand National at Aintree Picture by James Maloney

48... and Ladies Day is more stylish than ever

49. The best of our businesses

Crowds gather for the ECHO Regional Business Awards 2015 held inside the magnificent St George's Hall. Photo by James Maloney

The ECHO Regional Business Awards at St George's Hall in June saw TV presenter Ranvir Singh present a night celebrating the best entrepreneurs and employers in Merseyside. 500 people attended the event, which saw Jim Clarke of Clarke Energy named Businessperson of the Year

50. Stephen Naismith shows he's among the most kind-hearted footballers

Everton and Scotland star Gary Naismith sponsored his Annual Christmas Lunch at The Whitechapel Centre in Liverpool to help the city´s homeless. He is pictured having a lunch with two homeless men who use the centre Paul McCarthey (left) and Dave Bradigan.

52. Liverpool mums show breastfeeding solidarity

When a Facebook post of mum Kaya Wright from Litherland breastfeeding was reported for containing nudity in January, it triggered a wave of reaction from Merseyside mums on social media. Dozens posted selfies of themselves breastfeeding, with the images being shared around the world in support of a message summed up by mum Caia Ribeiro, who said: "Breastfeeding is natural, get over it!”

53. UNESCO City of Music

Rory Storm and the Hurricanes

Liverpool's music scene is about more than just the Beatles - a fact recognised by the granting of UNESCO City of Music status in December. Liverpool was elected to join a select group of special musical cities worldwide - and here's why we deserve it.

54. The record for the world’s longest ever rugby match is smashed by Southport RFC

Southport Rugby Football Club break the world record for the longest ever rugby game. Photo by Angus Matheson of Wainwright & Matheson Photography

Players at Waterloo Road smashed the record for the longest match ever, playing an incredible 26 hours, 35 minutes and two seconds in August. It was staged to raise £12,000 for a physio vest for Ella Lang, who suffers from cystic fibrosis, with the rest of the money going to Alder Hey Children’s Hospital, inspired by young Ava Doran, who is waiting for a kidney transplant

55. Neon Jamon hits town

56. Callum Smith beats Rocky Fielding to make history

Callum Smith (second right) celebrates with brothers Liam (second left), Stephen (third left) and Paul (right), all of whom have won a British title, after beating Rocky Fielding in their Vacant British Super-Middleweight title fight at the Liverpool Echo Arena. Photo: Peter Byrne/PA Wire.

57. The public helps the family of Dave Phillips

The PC Dave Phillips memorial fund has attracted thousands of donations, while a run in his memory attracted 3,000 participants in December.

58. The Poppies come to Liverpool

Weeping Window poppies at St George's Hall

The 'Weeping Window' poppies were a poignant and beautiful reminder of the fallen of World War I. You don't have long to see them but you can still catch them at St George's Hall

59. Our fab new statue

The new Beatles statue (Photo: Jason Roberts)

There are plenty of Beatles statues around Liverpool. Some are impressive, some...less so. But this one, donated by the Cavern Club, is among the best. It was unveiled on the waterfront in December to a warm reception.

60. It didn't rain (much) at Africa Oye

Africa Oye

It's one of the best free festivals around, but Africa Oye has had some tough luck with the weather down the year. This time round the sun shone (a bit), and it stayed (mainly) dry. A fantastic start to the summer.

62. The Anfield Wrap wins big again

Liverpool FC podcast the Anfield Wrap picked up the podcast of the year award at the Football Supporters' Federation awards, which it previously won in 2012. Hosted by Neil Atkinson, the show has gone from strength to strength.

Neil said: “This award isn’t for the three or four of us, it’s the literally nigh on 100 people who have contributed to The Anfield Wrap this year. I think we’ve got the best football show in the world but I know we ran the most aggressive campaign because we really wanted to win this year!”

65. Everton's tribute to the Hillsborough 96

Everton chairman Bill Kenwright, HFSG chair Margaret Aspinall and Everton fan Stephen Kelly, whose idea it was, during the unveiling of a plaque for the victims of the Hillsborough disaster during the Barclays Premier League match at Goodison Park

A wonderful gesture from the Goodison Park club in February. Steve Kelly, whose brother Michael died at Hillsborough, said: “As an Evertonian who lost my brother at Hillsborough, I have always been grateful of the support from the blue side of the city. I hope that when Evertonians look at this they will feel proud of the way we’ve supported our neighbours.”

66. Junk food cafe ensures nothing goes to waste

The pay-as-you-feel junk food cafe in Everton was set up by Gabby Holmes and Natalie Crean, both 23, who said they wanted to tackle the amount of food wasted in the community at a time when many were going hungry.

Gabby said: “The statistics are shocking. Ultimately, I want to see the cafe force itself out of business - because that will mean food isn’t being wasted anymore."

67. Liam Smith is a world champion - and his mum's made up

Boxer Liam Smith back home in Aintree with his WBO World super-welterweight belt,getting a hug from his mum Margaret.

69. Shia LaBeouf came to see us

Shia LaBeouf at FACT

The Hollywood star spent four days at FACT for a four-day live performance, #TOUCHMYSOUL, with fellow artists Nastja Sade Ronkko and Manchester's Luke Turner. Thousands of people went to see him, with hundreds of thousands watching live via webcam.

70. Liverpool pays its respects to the Lusitania dead

Two young children hold hands while looking up one of the original propellers from the Lusitania. Photo by James Maloney

The sinking of the Cunard liner claimed 1,200 lives. Liverpool stayed true to its seafaring roots and links to the tragedy with a memorial service at St Nicholas Church in Chapel Street, and a procession to the Lusitania propeller on the waterfront.

71. Kiera Weathers wows the X Factor judges

Kiera wows the judges (Photo: Thames/Syco/Fremantle Media)

St Helens singer Kiera's first round performance of Crying for no Reason won her big praise from Cheryl Fernandez Versini and Rita Ora. Cheryl said: "This is what dreams are made of."

72. Liverpool Hope Fest helps city's homeless

Tommy Scott

Artists including DJ Dave Haslam and Alias Kid took part in the Liverpool Hope Fest 2015, with venues across the city hosting gigs to help the homeless. Among the highlights was Space frontman Tommy Scott's performance at District.

73. Capybara triplets born at Knowsley Safari Park

74. The Beatles hit Spotify...

75. ...oh, and this man dropped in too

Paul McCartney returns home

76. Liverpool beat Manchester City with two beauties

Jordan Henderson celebrates his goal against Manchester City

Debate raged among Reds fans over which of Jordan Henderson or Philippe Coutinho's long-range goals was better at Anfield in March. One thing was for sure - the Reds had outplayed the champions once again.

77. Raggas comes to Bold Street

Raggas, on Bold Street

Another south Liverpool institution spreading its wings. Raggas, already a firm fixture on Lark Lane and Smithdown Road, brought its brand of full-on Caribbean flavour to Bold Street. Even Aswad dropped by!

78. Liverpool waterfront crowned England's 'greatest place'

Liverpool city skyline waterfront on the River Mersey. Photo by Colin Lane

The waterfront came top in a nationwide competition organised by the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI). Mayor Joe Anderson said: “As a city, we don’t stand still, and over the past ten years Liverpool has been transformed through a number of regeneration projects, some of which has taken place in and around the waterfront.”

79. Liverpool unites for Paris

Liverpool remembers the Paris attacks as the French flag flies at half mast at Liverpool Town Hall. Photo by Colin Lane

The terrorist attacks on Paris shocked the world - and the people of Liverpool stood firmly with our friends in France. A video of a pianist performing John Lennon's Imagine outside the Bataclan theatre was one of the most moving moments in the aftermath of the attacks.

80. People of Liverpool rally round for lonely pensioner

81. Hugh's statue back in its place

The statue of Hugh Stowell Brown,preacher,pastor & social reformer in the 19th century

A statue of Rev Hugh Stowell Brown was returned to its rightful place on Myrtle Street, having spent decades in Princes Park before being moved to Croxteth Country Park. The statue has been restored and can now be seen in front of a massive student development - which is very much not on this list.

85. Indoor karting comes to Liverpool

86. Small Cinema opens on Victoria Street

Sam Meech inside the cinema. (Photo: Ian Cooper)

Showcasing community film, the events space was created in part of the old magistrates' court. Founder Sam Meech said: "For a film programmer it’s about sharing your passion and having the place to do that. But this is also for film makers as well.

"Everyone is aware of local film makers so we are not just preparing feature films we are helping to showcase local artists and makers.”

87. Liverpool fashion student is hit at Graduate Fashion Week

Kayleigh Walmsley, whose dad was at the Hillsborough disaster, had her designs featured at Graduate Fashion Week in London

A Liverpool FC fan created a fashion collection featuring the Don’t Buy The Sun slogan associated with the Hillsborough tragedy.

89. Light Night

Crowds gather to look up at Kaleidoscopic Disturbance light projection by artist Andy McKeown as it is shone up 175 feet inside the Tower Vault of the Anglican Cathedral, on Light Night (Photo: James Maloney)

Thousands hit the streets for another successful Light Night. It's truly one of Britain's most unique cultural events - and an underrated treasure.

93. Peter Kavanagh's looks better than ever

Part-pub, part cavern of Victorian curiosities, Peter Kavanagh's is popular with discerning drinkers on the edge of the city centre. And it reopened in October with a smart but sensitively-done new look.

94. M53 disruption ends

Six months of misery for motorists came to an end in August when a major £2.8m project at junction 2 of the M53 was finished.

Many Liverpool fans will feel they never had it so good as when Luis Suarez was gracing the turf at Anfield. This year he returned - but only to take part in the All-Stars game. After the match some of the legends who took part hit the town for a good old catch-up.

97. Harry Potter prequel is filmed in Liverpool

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them is set to be one of the hottest films around - and lots of it was filmed, amid lots of secrecy, at St George's Hall.

98. The Pen Factory gets everything right

The Pen Factory on Hope Street

Perhaps the best new bar of the year, the Pen Factory opened in late 2014 on Hope Street. Since then it's gone from strength to strength - it's a flawless place to while away the hours with a drink

99. Lucky Laurie becomes a model

Miracle motorway cat Laurie,now Louis,in his new home in Netherton.

One of the saddest animal stories of the year - little cat Laurie being thrown from a moving car on a motorway - turned into one of the happiest, after the brave cat was given a loving new home. What's more, he's now set to feature on the Rescue Me animal sanctuary's 2016 calendar.

100. Arthur is laid to rest at last

Arthur, the name of a human skeleton used for anatomical drawing in the art department at Haydock High School, St Helens, Merseyside is given a respectful burial at GreenAcres Woodland Burials, Rainford. Photo by Ian Cooper